Mary Jo Haddad named influential Torontonian

Mary Jo Haddad has been named one of the 50 most influential people in Toronto by Toronto Life magazine.

Haddad was recognized for her work in the wider health sector as well as her role as CEO and President of SickKids. As chair of the MaRS Innovation board, and board member for the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario and the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network, Haddad helps to guide a vision of high-quality, innovative and accessible health care for Ontarians. Haddad has led the vision and construction of the SickKids Centre for Research and Learning, and guided SickKids to a model of family-centred care.

The list includes people from all sectors, including Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, Bonnie Brooks, president of The Bay, Sheldon Levy of Ryerson University and actor/filmmaker Sarah Polley.